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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.40, 1,647.51 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.40, 1,647.51 and 328.90 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.40 : 1,647.51 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.40/1,647.51 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.40x = 1,647.51 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.40x = 541,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,866.04/1,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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